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Gaming News Roundup (May 10-17): GTA VI Delay Impact, Doom Unleashed, & Esports Action!

Weekly Gaming News Roundup: May 10 - May 17, 2025

Summary This week saw the highly anticipated release of Doom: The Dark Ages and Capcom Fighting Collection 2. In industry news, the delay of Grand Theft Auto VI to 2026 is projected to have a significant financial impact on the gaming market. Esports continues to thrive with ongoing tournaments and new leagues forming.

Major News

Grand Theft Auto VI Delay to Impact Industry Revenue

The recently announced delay of Grand Theft Auto VI to 2026 is expected to cause a substantial slump in console and game sales in 2025. According to Ampere Analysis, this could result in approximately 700,000 fewer sales of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles and a loss of around 20 million in game sales. The combined impact is estimated to be a $2.7 billion decline in industry-wide revenue for the year. Despite the delay, Rockstar Games released a new trailer for the highly anticipated title.

Doom: The Dark Ages and Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Launch

This week marked the release of two major titles. Doom: The Dark Ages launched on May 15th for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, offering players a new hellish, fast-paced action experience. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 also arrived on May 16th for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, bringing together a selection of 2D and 3D brawlers.

Apple Blocks Fortnite's Return to US App Store

Epic Games' attempt to bring Fortnite back to the App Store in the U.S. and Europe has been blocked by Apple. This news came shortly after Epic had announced the popular game's return.

Hardware and Platform News

Nvidia and MediaTek Rumored to Announce Arm-Based Laptop Chip

Nvidia and MediaTek are reportedly preparing to unveil a new Arm-based laptop chip at Computex 2025. This collaboration could bring a smaller version of Nvidia's GB10 Blackwell chip to laptops, potentially leveraging RTX 50-series power.

Valve Introduces SteamOS Compatibility Ratings for Third-Party Handhelds

Valve has announced a new system called SteamOS compatibility ratings for third-party handheld gaming devices. This initiative aims to help users determine if their SteamOS-powered consoles can run specific games, with the Lenovo Legion Go S being the first non-Steam Deck device to ship with SteamOS.

Nintendo Switch 2 Accessibility

Nintendo has stated its commitment to making the upcoming Switch 2 console "as obtainable as possible," even amidst potential tariffs. The company emphasized its decision not to alter hardware pricing in response to U.S. tariffs to ensure accessibility for consumers.

Coming to PC and Console

A variety of games launched this week and are slated for release soon:

  • Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade (PS5, PS4, XSX, PC, NS) - May 14
  • Doom: The Dark Ages (PC, PS5, XSX) - May 15
  • Into the Restless Ruins (Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC) - May 15
  • Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC) - May 16
  • Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch) - May 16 (Xbox Game Pass)
  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy – Enhanced Edition (PS5, XSX/S, PC) - May 20
  • Roadcraft (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - May 20
  • Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (NS, PC, PS5, XSX) - May 21
  • JDM: Japanese Drift Master (PC) - May 21
  • Monster Train 2 (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch) - May 21
  • Blades of Fire (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - May 22
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown (PC) - May 22
  • Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Remastered (PC, PS4, XO, NS) - May 23
  • Elden Ring: Nightreign (PC, PS4/5, XSX/S, Xbox One) - May 30

Esports and Community

HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League (ACL) Grand Finals 2025 Underway

The ACL Grand Finals 2025 kicked off in Shanghai on May 16th and will run until May 18th. The event features nine top-tier titles, a combined $2 million prize pool, and direct qualification paths to the Esports World Cup (EWC). Competitions include Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Valorant, and Teamfight Tactics.

PGL Astana 2025 Counter-Strike Tournament Continues

The PGL Astana 2025 Counter-Strike tournament is ongoing, taking place from May 10th to May 18th in Kazakhstan.

National Esports Championship 2025 (NESC25) Launched in India

The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) has launched NESC25 to select India's representatives for the 17th World Esports Championship (WEC). Online qualifiers, starting May 22nd, will feature Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) and DOTA 2.

Tier-Two NA VALORANT Match-Fixing Allegations

Shopify Rebellion VALORANT General Manager Sean 'sgares' Gares has publicly discussed match-fixing allegations impacting the competitive integrity of tier-two North American VALORANT.

What It Means

  1. Economic Ripples from Major Delays: The significant delay of a blockbuster title like Grand Theft Auto VI underscores the immense financial influence such games have on the entire industry, affecting hardware sales, software purchases, and investor confidence.
  2. Steady Stream of New Experiences: Despite major delays, the gaming release calendar remains packed, with a diverse range of titles launching across various platforms, ensuring players have plenty of new worlds to explore.
  3. Hardware Evolution Continues: The potential for new Arm-based laptop chips and the expansion of SteamOS to third-party handhelds indicate ongoing innovation in gaming hardware, promising more powerful and versatile ways to play.
  4. Esports Expansion and Integrity Challenges: The global esports scene continues its rapid growth with major tournaments and new leagues, but also faces challenges such as match-fixing allegations that require ongoing vigilance to maintain fair play.